Cool Tech Upgrades For Your Apartment

Treat Yo Self: 10 Awesome Tech Upgrades For Your Crib

When was the last time you truly believed that technology was on your side and not actively getting in your way? Before you know it, your gadget you only just picked up last year is already out of date, or even gaining dust in a drawer somewhere already. But don't worry. We've got your back. Make slow WiFi, crappy speakerphone sound, cable clutter under your desk and stuttering old PCs a thing of the past with these ten incredible tech upgrades you won't regret. We guarantee it.

Future proofing your home tech can not only save you money in the long run, it will ensure that it works for you and not the other way around. The less time you have to spend, wrestling with your router, the more time you have actually enjoying their benefits. Here's a list of the cream of the crop to get you started.

SnapPower USB Charger Outlets

Having USB charger adapters crowding up all your electrical outlets is so 2014. It's time to take your USB wall power source to the next level. Luckily, USB Type A (the ones you are already familiar with) outlets are not going away any time soon. And to make your life easier, SnapPower released these super easy to install cover plates to free up some electrical outlets, while providing you with a stylish, convenient USB power alternative.$19.95 at Amazon.com

Philips Wake-Up Light

Getting up in the morning to annoying beeping is probably just making your life miserable for now reason. Say goodbye to insufferable noise at 7 am, and say hello to gentle bird sounds and a wonderfully animated, red-tinted morning light simulation. With the Philips HF3520, you get a triple whammy: a radio function, bird and ocean sounds, and an incredibly natural, gradual sunrise to ease you out of bed.$19.95 at Amazon.com

Sonos PLAY Wireless Speakers

Is your hifi system or old 30 pin iPod dock gaining dust in the corner, and you seem to be using your crappy iPhone speakers more often than ever? It's time for an upgrade. The SONOS speaker system makes it incredible easy to stream audio wirelessly (without Bluetooth compression) to any part of the room. For the ultimate setup, combine more than one speaker in multiple rooms of your house to pair them up, or have different music playing in different rooms. Streaming is done from your home network and not from your phone, so you're still able to watch YouTube videos on your phone while radio is playing in the background.$199.00 at Amazon.com

Samsung 55 Inch 4K TV

While the Full HD (1080p) days are not yet numbered, the extra crispiness and detail from upscaled 4K is a great way to futureproof your living room tech and make the transition much sweeter. This Samsung panel has amazing contrast, is big enough to watch TV from more than 7 feet away comfortably, and is beautifully bright.$1,397.99 at Amazon.com

Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Headphones

If you are a tech geek like me, you've probably have come across Massdrop before. The idea is to lower the price for a group of buyers through bulk purchases. The concept is simple: the more buyers commit to buying, the lower the asking price. And if you are quick, you'll be able to snag up these incredible sounding cans for a very reasonable price. Fostex' amazing audiophile grade, closed end headphones not only sound earth-shatteringly good, the overall build quality is out of this world, too.Learn more at MassDrop.com

iBuyPower Revolt 2 Gaming PC

In case you've ever dipped your toes in gaming, whether on the console or PC, you've probably come across countless PC gaming fanatics trying to convince you of the advantages of building your own rig. And let's get the matter straight: building your own rig can absolutely get you to a better price-performance ratio when it comes to gaming, but sometimes, you simply don't have the time to invest. iBuyPower's newest Revolt 2 Special ready-built basemodel comes in at a reasonable price, and includes a more than necessary i5-6600K processor and a decent GTX-960 graphics card that will allow you to play the newest video games pretty easily.​
Learn more at IBuyPower.com

Logitech UE Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker

This sexy unassuming portable Bluetooth speaker from tech giant Logitech not only looks incredible, it can pump out your tunes at incredible volume and detail with punchy bass to boot. With great oversized buttons and a fresh, updated design, it's a no-brainer for anybody in the market for a small impact Bluetooth speaker. If your crib is running out of space and you don't have the need for a multiple room setup, a speaker of this size can still be a huge upgrade.$194.00 at Amazon.com

TP-Link Archer C7

A sluggish home network connection can be a real drag. Especially when your home router is the limiting factor when it comes to taking advantage of a fast broadband connection in your home over WiFi. If you live in a large home with multiple levels, an upgrade to your old dusty router should be a no brainer. AC wireless may still be limited to a relatively small, recently released number of devices, but you never know when the next smartphone or laptop upgrade will be. So why not enjoy fast, reliable WiFi until then?​$99.95 at Amazon.com

Fluance Fi70

Canadian audiophile equipment brand Fluance really outdid themselves on this one. Known for their crisp sounding, and fantastic looking home audio equipment, they took things up a notch when coming up with the Fi70. Two 8 inch subs for incredibly deep and satisfying bass and two separate tweeters for bright and pristine highs make this the ultimate single stop shop for an amazing living room audio experience.

In my time with the Fi70, I was blown away by the punchy, yet super precise bass that filled out an entire symphony of sound in my fairly small apartment. Every single detail was present in the sound. When it comes down to it, at this price point, you're getting far more for what you are paying. One note of caution, though: this monster weighs an impressive 80 pounds and is not exactly a dainty affair; it's an impressive statement piece, rather than a subtle speaker upgrade.​$499.99 at Amazon.com

Breville Infuser Espresso Machine

It's time to say goodbye to your Home Depot drip machine from ten years ago. Embrace your passion for good tasting coffee not only from your favorite barista, but at home as well. This dual boiler espresso machine from Breville allows you to simultaneously steam up milk and pull a great shot of espresso with amazing, consistent results.​$499.00 at Amazon.com